Poalim Ventures

Founded in 1993, Poalim Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early to growth-stage companies within the high-tech sector. It focuses on communications, information technology, and enterprise software sectors, primarily investing in Israeli startups or Israel-related entities. The firm typically invests between $3 million to $7 million per company throughout its investment rounds.

Dan Cohen

CFO

Talor Erdan

Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking and Tech Investments

Roy Erlich

Associate

Eyal Issaharov

Director, Direct Investments

Koby Kehaty

Managing Director

Etai Kramer

Managing Director

Omer Kreisel

CEO

Eti Shlomo

Managing Director

Past deals in Israel

Hailo Technologies

Series C in 2024
Hailo Technologies is an AI chipmaker that develops edge-level processors for running deep learning tasks locally on devices. Its processors, designed with patented silicon architecture, deliver data center-class AI performance on edge devices with low power, small size, and low cost. The company provides end-to-end solutions including software and development tools to enable real-time deep learning applications such as object detection and image enhancement without cloud processing. Its technology targets a range of markets including automotive, security, drones, industrial automation, smart home devices, and portable computers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Hailo aims to empower devices to analyze data and make decisions locally, advancing edge AI applications.

MeMed

Venture Round in 2022
MeMed Diagnostics Ltd. is a personalized diagnostics company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tirat Carmel, Israel. The company specializes in developing innovative diagnostic solutions to enhance patient care and reduce healthcare costs by providing rapid and actionable insights for infectious diseases. Its flagship product, MeMed BV, is a test designed to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections, while the ImmunoDx platform utilizes proprietary biomarkers and algorithms to analyze patients' immune responses, helping physicians make informed antibiotic treatment decisions. MeMed's technologies aim to mitigate the misuse of antibiotics, which is a significant issue globally, leading to ineffective treatments and the emergence of resistant bacterial strains. By addressing the diagnostic gaps in infectious disease management, MeMed seeks to improve clinical outcomes and promote the responsible use of antibiotics.

DustPhotonics

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, DustPhotonics designs and manufactures optical transceivers using its proprietary AuraDP technology. Its products cater to data centers, enterprises, and high-performance computing applications, aiming to enhance network performance while reducing costs.

Hailo Technologies

Series C in 2021
Hailo Technologies is an AI chipmaker that develops edge-level processors for running deep learning tasks locally on devices. Its processors, designed with patented silicon architecture, deliver data center-class AI performance on edge devices with low power, small size, and low cost. The company provides end-to-end solutions including software and development tools to enable real-time deep learning applications such as object detection and image enhancement without cloud processing. Its technology targets a range of markets including automotive, security, drones, industrial automation, smart home devices, and portable computers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Hailo aims to empower devices to analyze data and make decisions locally, advancing edge AI applications.

Riskified

Post in 2021
Riskified Ltd. is a fraud prevention platform based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that supports online merchants in managing eCommerce risks. Founded in 2013, the company offers a next-generation platform that integrates with various eCommerce systems to deliver decisive approve or decline recommendations for transactions. Utilizing advanced machine learning and insights from a global network of merchants, Riskified helps businesses identify and verify their consumers, thereby reducing fraud and enhancing operational efficiency. The platform enables merchants to increase sales while providing a safer and more seamless shopping experience. Riskified serves a diverse range of industries, including fashion, electronics, and travel, and counts notable brands like Wayfair, SHEIN, and Macy's among its clientele. The company primarily generates revenue by granting access to its risk management services and reviewing the legitimacy of eCommerce transactions.

DayTwo

Series B in 2021
DayTwo Ltd. is a precision nutrition company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, that focuses on leveraging gut microbiome analysis to provide tailored health solutions for metabolic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, clinical obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Founded in 2015, DayTwo utilizes a web-based platform that offers personalized dietary recommendations through its innovative Food Prescriptions™, which are designed to help individuals manage their blood sugar levels and improve overall health. By sequencing gut microbiomes, the company identifies how different foods affect each person, allowing for customized nutrition plans. DayTwo's virtual care model is supported by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Dietitians, who engage with patients through a smartphone application to track progress and ensure adherence to the dietary recommendations.

TipRanks

Venture Round in 2021
TipRanks Ltd. is a financial accountability platform founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in measuring the performance of analysts and bloggers who offer investment advice. By aggregating and ranking stock recommendations from various sources, TipRanks provides users with transparent insights into the reliability and accuracy of financial advice. Its signature tool, the Financial Accountability Engine, allows individual investors to evaluate the track records of sell-side analysts, bloggers, and financial reporters. This service enables users to make informed investment decisions based on credible and verified information.

JFrog

Post in 2020
JFrog Ltd. is a provider of a comprehensive DevOps platform designed to facilitate continuous software release management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, JFrog offers a range of products that enhance the efficiency of software development and deployment. Its flagship product, JFrog Artifactory, serves as a universal package repository, enabling organizations to store, manage, and update software packages at any scale. Other key offerings include JFrog Pipelines for securing packages, JFrog Distribution for enterprise-grade software distribution, and JFrog Mission Control for overseeing the software release management workflow. The platform supports a hybrid approach to software supply chain management, allowing for seamless integration between development and operations teams. JFrog caters to various industries, including technology, financial services, retail, healthcare, and telecommunications, positioning itself as a crucial player in the DevOps domain by addressing the challenges associated with software artifacts and distribution.

MeMed

Grant in 2019
MeMed Diagnostics Ltd. is a personalized diagnostics company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tirat Carmel, Israel. The company specializes in developing innovative diagnostic solutions to enhance patient care and reduce healthcare costs by providing rapid and actionable insights for infectious diseases. Its flagship product, MeMed BV, is a test designed to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections, while the ImmunoDx platform utilizes proprietary biomarkers and algorithms to analyze patients' immune responses, helping physicians make informed antibiotic treatment decisions. MeMed's technologies aim to mitigate the misuse of antibiotics, which is a significant issue globally, leading to ineffective treatments and the emergence of resistant bacterial strains. By addressing the diagnostic gaps in infectious disease management, MeMed seeks to improve clinical outcomes and promote the responsible use of antibiotics.

DriveNets

Series A in 2019
DriveNets is a software company founded in 2015 that builds cloud‑native networking solutions for communications service providers. Its flagship product, Network Cloud, disaggregates core and edge infrastructure, replacing traditional hardware with a software‑centric routing stack that runs on standard networking white boxes. The platform delivers a shared data‑path control plane, central management, and northbound interfaces that integrate with third‑party tools. DriveNets supports large‑scale network modernization and AI workloads, enabling telecom operators and data centers to increase agility, cut operating costs, and optimize performance for demanding applications. The company is headquartered in Ra’anana, Israel, with an additional office in Red Bank, New Jersey.

GuardiCore

Series C in 2019
GuardiCore Ltd. is a data center and cloud security company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing advanced security solutions that enhance the protection of critical applications against threats. Its offerings include visualization, micro-segmentation, and real-time detection and response capabilities. GuardiCore's technology enables enterprises to achieve greater visibility into their data center networks, effectively track and neutralize intruders, and implement automated mitigation measures in response to breaches. By addressing security challenges in high-traffic virtual environments, GuardiCore aims to deliver innovative and effective methods for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring operational integrity.

CyberArk Software

Post in 2015
CyberArk Software is a cybersecurity company specializing in identity and privileged access security. Founded in 1999 by Udi Mokady and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, it serves customers in more than 65 countries through offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company focuses on privileged access management, offering market-leading solutions that protect high-value information assets, infrastructure, and applications by preventing threat escalation. It counts a substantial portion of Fortune 500 companies among its customers and has approximately 9,000 clients across industries. In recent years, CyberArk has moved from traditional on-premises licenses to a subscription, recurring-revenue model, aligning with broader shifts in the cybersecurity market toward ongoing service delivery.

CyberArk Software

Post in 2015
CyberArk Software is a cybersecurity company specializing in identity and privileged access security. Founded in 1999 by Udi Mokady and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, it serves customers in more than 65 countries through offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company focuses on privileged access management, offering market-leading solutions that protect high-value information assets, infrastructure, and applications by preventing threat escalation. It counts a substantial portion of Fortune 500 companies among its customers and has approximately 9,000 clients across industries. In recent years, CyberArk has moved from traditional on-premises licenses to a subscription, recurring-revenue model, aligning with broader shifts in the cybersecurity market toward ongoing service delivery.

CyberArk Software

Post in 2014
CyberArk Software is a cybersecurity company specializing in identity and privileged access security. Founded in 1999 by Udi Mokady and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, it serves customers in more than 65 countries through offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company focuses on privileged access management, offering market-leading solutions that protect high-value information assets, infrastructure, and applications by preventing threat escalation. It counts a substantial portion of Fortune 500 companies among its customers and has approximately 9,000 clients across industries. In recent years, CyberArk has moved from traditional on-premises licenses to a subscription, recurring-revenue model, aligning with broader shifts in the cybersecurity market toward ongoing service delivery.

ThetaRay

Series A in 2014
ThetaRay Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in big data analytics solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance financial security. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hod HaSharon, Israel, with additional offices in key global locations, the company focuses on developing a transaction monitoring platform aimed at detecting early signs of money laundering and other illicit activities. Its software solutions encompass anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and cyber security, providing financial institutions and critical infrastructure sectors with tools to identify anomalies in real-time, manage risks, and uncover operational issues. By utilizing advanced algorithms, ThetaRay enhances operational efficiency and protects clients against emerging threats, ultimately facilitating the detection of fraud and the identification of growth opportunities.

TipRanks

Series A in 2014
TipRanks Ltd. is a financial accountability platform founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in measuring the performance of analysts and bloggers who offer investment advice. By aggregating and ranking stock recommendations from various sources, TipRanks provides users with transparent insights into the reliability and accuracy of financial advice. Its signature tool, the Financial Accountability Engine, allows individual investors to evaluate the track records of sell-side analysts, bloggers, and financial reporters. This service enables users to make informed investment decisions based on credible and verified information.

ThetaRay

Seed Round in 2013
ThetaRay Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in big data analytics solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance financial security. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hod HaSharon, Israel, with additional offices in key global locations, the company focuses on developing a transaction monitoring platform aimed at detecting early signs of money laundering and other illicit activities. Its software solutions encompass anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and cyber security, providing financial institutions and critical infrastructure sectors with tools to identify anomalies in real-time, manage risks, and uncover operational issues. By utilizing advanced algorithms, ThetaRay enhances operational efficiency and protects clients against emerging threats, ultimately facilitating the detection of fraud and the identification of growth opportunities.

Laline

Funding Round in 2006
Laline is a cosmetic boutique chain based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of bath, body care, and lifestyle products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including bath products, skin peeling treatments, perfumes, makeup, nail polish, and various body and facial care products. Laline is recognized for its unique variety of fragrances and distinctive designs, catering to consumers seeking high-quality personal care items.

Haifa Group

Funding Round in 2002
Haifa Group is a multinational corporation based in Haifa, Israel, specializing in the manufacture and supply of specialty fertilizers and industrial chemicals. The company offers a range of plant nutrition solutions, including potassium nitrate and various types of controlled release and complex fertilizers. Additionally, it produces food phosphates for diverse segments of the food and beverage industry, such as bakery, meat, and dairy processing. Haifa Group also provides a variety of industrial chemicals used in applications like ceramics, water treatment, and pyrotechnics. Established in 1966, the company operates production facilities in Israel, France, and the United States, and maintains a presence in over 100 countries through 16 subsidiaries across five continents. Haifa Group is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging natural resources.

Compugen

Post in 2000
Compugen is a clinical-stage therapeutic discovery and development company based in Israel. It utilizes predictive computational capabilities to identify novel drug targets and biological pathways, focusing on cancer immunotherapy. Its immuno-oncology pipeline includes four clinical-stage programs targeting immune checkpoints.

Compugen

Venture Round in 1998
Compugen is a clinical-stage therapeutic discovery and development company based in Israel. It utilizes predictive computational capabilities to identify novel drug targets and biological pathways, focusing on cancer immunotherapy. Its immuno-oncology pipeline includes four clinical-stage programs targeting immune checkpoints.

RB-Doors

Funding Round in 1990
RB-Doors (Rav Bariach (08) Industries Ltd) operates under the direction of Mr. Sam Donnerstein, an experienced 35 year veteran in various fields of industry with 15 years specializing in the door industry and current owner and CEO. The company was founded in Israel in 1973 and with the developments of the RB-Doors unique multi-bolt locking system, the strength and durability of the steel entry door and the ever-evolving designs, the world of security entrance doors in Israel was transformed. RB-Doors' local name, Rav-Bariach, quickly became synonymous with security doors with the added value of creativity and elegance. Since inception, RB-Doors set forth to lead the door industry, establishing new standards for security, quality, visionary thinking and cutting edge technology. The constant pursuit of innovation has led to the registration of a multitude of security patents and trademarks, both in Israel and internationally and an impressive sales record of over 4 million doors in Israel and abroad. Our commitment to innovation is also applied to technology; state of the art production lines enabling maximum precision with required dimensions, utilization of materials which increase the quality of the product and the security of the door, development of advanced lock mechanisms and more. Innovation is also reflected in the continuous design development and the creative and meticulous design of the steel doors. RB-Doors launches a new collection of exclusive models every year. The Lock Products Division of the company specializes in design, development and production of high quality locks, cylinders, mechanical and electro-mechanical lock mechanisms, electronic locking products, metal handles and hardware and integrated locking solutions. The company offers customized solutions and provides the right response to all customer needs. The company's two modern production facilities are located in Israel and produce a broad range of residential, industrial and high defence security products. All products are in compliance with the strictest of local Israeli and international regulations with uncompromising attention to safety and quality. Across 5 different continents, RB-Doors manufactures doors for over thirty partners worldwide. We are dedicated to long-term business relationships and provide our international customers with flexibility and the necessary resources for the development of customized models according to local needs, demands and standards. It comes as no surprise that RB-Doors is the largest supplier worldwide of Forced Entry doors for embassies, security institutions, banks and more. For 40 years, RB-Doors has specialized in the development and manufacturing of superior High Security products for the protection of property and life, making RB-Doors an international leader in the manufacturing and marketing of steel security doors and locks for every need, worldwide.

Sugat

Funding Round in 1990
Sugat Industries Limited, founded in 1957 and based in Kiryat Gat, Israel, is a manufacturer and distributor of dry food products. As a subsidiary of Salt of The Earth Ltd, the company specializes in importing, processing, and distributing a diverse range of non-perishable food staples, including rice, sugars, legumes, cereals, nuts, grains, and baking products. Sugat operates a state-of-the-art rice processing factory equipped with advanced machinery for sorting, sieving, and quality control, ensuring meticulous processing and cleaning procedures. The company also offers a variety of legumes and cereals, such as different types of beans, lentils, quinoa, and whole wheat. To uphold product quality, Sugat has implemented rigorous sanitation systems throughout its operations, catering primarily to the Israeli industry and retail market.

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services

Funding Round in 1990
Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services is a culinary group that specializes in providing bespoke dining solutions for technology companies. Founded in 1988 in Tel Aviv, the group operates 15 concept restaurants and a boutique brewery across three countries. Yarzin Sella focuses on developing unique food programs tailored to the specific needs of various corporate environments. Their offerings include micro-kitchens, in-house restaurants, and event catering, all designed to create a complete culinary experience. The company prides itself on delivering personalized service and maintaining high standards of professionalism, ensuring that each dining experience is both intimate and exceptional.

Nisko

Funding Round in 1990
Nisko Electricity and Electronics Ltd. is a company based in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, specializing in the manufacturing, importing, and marketing of electrical and electronic products for both domestic and international markets. Founded in 1978, Nisko offers a diverse array of products, including switch boards, socket panels, industrial sockets, and various lighting solutions such as LED lights and professional lighting equipment. The company also supplies electrical solutions tailored for homes, offices, and public infrastructure, catering to a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, engineers, architects, contractors, and private customers. Additionally, Nisko provides engineering consulting, project support, and lighting design services, ensuring a comprehensive approach to electrical solutions. Nisko Electricity and Electronics Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Nisko Holdings (1982) Ltd.

Transworld Logistics

Funding Round in 1990
Transworld Logistics is a logistics provider with over 85 years of experience, specializing in a comprehensive range of services including freight forwarding, customs clearing, warehousing, distribution, insurance, and cold chain logistics. The company caters to a diverse clientele across multiple industries such as technology, healthcare, energy, defense, and retail, positioning itself as a key partner for Israel's largest corporations. By offering tailored supply chain solutions, Transworld Logistics enhances its clients' logistics operations, ensuring efficient and effective management of their supply chains.

Bayit Bakfar

Funding Round in 1990
Bayit Bakfar is a provider of senior assisted living facilities in Israel. Its campuses offer on-site amenities such as cafeterias, activity rooms, computer center, gym, library, and medical center, along with a range of services to support residents' daily living and well-being.

Shilab

Funding Round in 1990
Shilab is a retail chain based in Lod, Israel, specializing in baby and child products. The company offers a comprehensive range of items essential for newborns, including birth packages that feature furniture for babies' rooms, baby carriages, and various supplementary products. By focusing on the needs of new parents, Shilab aims to provide a one-stop shopping experience for those preparing for the arrival of their children.

Buildots

Founded in 2018, Buildots is a technology company that specializes in transforming construction sites into data-driven digital environments. Its platform enables maximum control of construction processes with minimal effort by turning every site walk into valuable process data. The solution offers AI-powered progress tracking, predictive analytics, and real-time reporting to improve project outcomes and operational efficiency.
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